Avenida Del Mar

If you enjoy Salvador Dali's work, be sure to visit Avenida del Mar when you are near Marbella, Spain. In the past, Avenida del Mar was adorned with a flower garden and park benches. When it was renovated in the 1990s, underground parking was added. A selection of marble and bronze statues from Eduardo Soriano and Salvador Dali was added as well.

Among the statues you'll encounter is Perseo, which features the slaying of Medusa. You will also find a statue of Don Quixote and another entitled "Hombre Sobre Delfin," which features a man on a dolphin. One of the most visible statues along Avenida del Mar is the three-ton sculpture of a rhinoceros that was donated to celebrate the centennial of Dali's birth.

Visit Parque de la Alameda along Avenida del Mar

A trip to Parque de la Alameda on Avenida del Mar can provide you with a serene retreat, surrounded by luscious native botanicals, including jasmines and bougainvilleas. You can find ceramic benches that feature painted scenes of picturesque Marbella and events from the area's history. There are also many wrought-iron benches beneath the trees, giving you comfortable places to rest while strolling along Avenida del Mar. If you are not up for walking around Parque de la Alameda, you can also take carriage rides.

Whether you are a fan of surrealism or simply want to take in the natural beauty of the coast, Marbella Options can help you plan a trip to Marbella. The full-service travel agency is multilingual and can provide you with local knowledge to get the most out of your vacation, including lodging options.